Slovenia XI vs Portugal: Predicted lineup, confirmed Euro 2024 team news and injury latest | OneFootball

Erik Janza ban will force first change of tournament

Slovenia’s streak of naming the same team in every game at Euro 2024 will end when they face Portugal in the last-16.

Monday’s clash in Frankfurt is the central European nation’s first-ever knockout tie at a major tournament and they are largely unfancied to pull off an upset.

Matjaz Kek has kept faith in the same team throughout the Euros, aided by star striker Benjamin Sesko fighting off a minor issue to start the 0-0 draw against England.

Alanyaspor defender Jure Balkovec is the natural replacement as Slovenia prepare to face Portugal with their trusted 4-4-2 system going up against one of Europe’s most daunting attacks.

Predicted Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko

Suspensions: Janza

Time and date: 8pm BST, Monday July 1, 2024

Venue: Waldstadion, Frankfurt

TV channel: BBC One